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Image is of a person watching Light Canopy on Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

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21st November 2024-23rd December 2024

You're welcome to come along and enjoy our Lisburn Light Festival and enjoy the illuminating…

Image is of a plate of canapes
LocationLisburn

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5th December 2024

Seasoned chef, Erin Bunting of Edible Flower has produced tens of thousands of canapes and small…

Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
LocationDundonald

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5th December 2024

Dundonald Christmas Market returns to Moat Park, Dundonald for an evening of festive shopping and…

Image is of Lisburn Lights Express Train
LocationLisburn

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5th December 2024-21st December 2024

Christmas is full steam ahead with the introduction of a brand-new miniature train ride in the…

Image is of Santa Claus, a little girl and a dog
LocationLisburn

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5th December 2024-24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to Santa Paws at Dobbies in…

Image is of Santa Claus and children at his grotto
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

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6th December 2024-22nd December 2024

Enjoy a special treat this Christmas and book your seat at Santa's table.

Picture of Anne coming out of an oyster shell
LocationLisburn

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6th December 2024

HOW TO GET THE MENOPAUSE AND ENJOY IT Come along and find out what all the fuss is about! Anne not…

Image is of Santa Claus making a quiet gesture re the Quiet Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre
LocationLisburn

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6th December 2024

We are delighted to offer one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, to children who may have…

Image is of Christmas wood carvings
LocationLisburn

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7th December 2024

An introduction to the traditional craft of woodcarving where you will be guided in the creation of…

Ballance house at Christmas
LocationGlenavy, Crumlin

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7th December 2024

An extra workshop has been organised due to a phenomenal demand for the annual Christmas Wreath…

Image is of a bugler playing
LocationLisburn

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7th December 2024

More Christmas tunes are coming your way with an uplifting music session that will leave you…

Image shows wooden barrels of different foods such as olives at the market
LocationNewtownbreda, Belfast

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7th December 2024

Inns Cross Market promotes local, seasonal and artisan food producers situated in the rear car park…

Picture of Ronnie Greer playing his guitar
LocationLisburn

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7th December 2024

Award winning blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer returns to the Island and brings with him his all…

Image is of Santa Claus on the ice at Dundonald Ice Bowl
LocationDundonald, Belfast

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Season

7th December 2024-21st December 2024

Take to the ice for a yuletide skate with Santa!

Image is of children in the pool at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

8th December 2024

Brace yourselves for the most EPIC Christmas adventure ever!

Santa Sundays at The Ivanhoe Hotel
LocationCarryduff

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8th December 2024-15th December 2024

Enjoy a special family event, for young and not so young, as we enjoy a visit from Santa! Come…

Image is of the White Christmas movie
LocationLisburn

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9th December 2024

*This event is now sold out.* Our over 50’s residents are welcome to join us free of charge in the…

Image is of children preparing to paddle at Moira Lakes
LocationCraigavon

Openings

Season

16th November 2024-14th December 2024

Get ready for a festive season filled with creativity at our Kids Christmas Craft Club!

Image is of people enjoying the Christmas Market in Lisburn
LocationLisburn

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21st November 2024-21st December 2024

From Thursday 21st November to Saturday 21st December, Bow Street will host a mini festive market…

Image is of children dressed up for Christmas and doing arts and crafts
LocationLisburn

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22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

We're excited to introduce a new highlight in this year’s Christmas programme: the Christmas Hub in…

Image shows flaxie bud from Lisburn museum with blue petals and red Santa hat holding a red and white stripped candy cane
LocationLisburn

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Season

22nd November 2024-24th December 2024

Festive fun at Lisburn Museum Lisburn Museum’s popular free drop-in-space arts and crafts will be…

Child dressed as an elf.
LocationLisburn

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22nd November 2024-21st December 2024

Journey from Lisburn to Lapland with the magical Elfie Walking Tour. Santa’s elves will take you on…

Image is of Lisburn Light Trail 2024 in Castle Gardens
LocationLisburn

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Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Come and wander through our spectacular light trail in Castle Gardens this Christmas and take in…

Image is of people taking part in a virtual reality sleigh ride
LocationLisburn

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Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Santa's Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride, a new and exciting…

Next Week

Image is of a person watching Light Canopy on Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-23rd December 2024

You're welcome to come along and enjoy our Lisburn Light Festival and enjoy the illuminating…

Lady browsing stalls at Carryduff Christmas Market
LocationCarryduff

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Season

18th December 2024

Come down to Carryduff Christmas Market. Join your local community for festive cheer and…

Image is of the White Christmas movie
LocationLisburn

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9th December 2024

*This event is now sold out.* Our over 50’s residents are welcome to join us free of charge in the…

NI Fire Brigade cadets image
LocationLisburn

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10th December 2024

The cadets are having an open day in Market Square and they’re even bringing along their fire…

Floral arrangement
LocationLisburn

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Season

12th December 2024

Floral Festive Centrepiece Workshop.

Picture of Santa Clause and surrounding children 
 wearing Santa hats.
LocationBelfast

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12th December 2024

Santa Dash

The Royal Ulster Winter Fair
LocationHalftown Road, Lisburn

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12th December 2024

The 38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair in association with Danske Bank returns on Thursday 12th December…

Image is poster of  Beers in the Hilden Brewery on 13th December 2024
LocationHilden , Lisburn

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13th December 2024

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20th December 2024

Each month we will be using the courtyard and our inside stables to welcome you to the brewery in a…

Image is of poster advertising Christmas Party night at Down Royal Racecourse
LocationLisburn

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Season

13th December 2024

Down Royal presents their very own Christmas Party Night - Casino Royale Style!

Christmas Concert
LocationLisburn

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Season

13th December 2024

EA Music Annual Christmas Concert

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market on The Dark Walk in the village
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

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Season

13th December 2024

Celebrate the season with festive fun, artisan food and discover the perfect gift from our local…

Image is of logo for Laganvale Farm depicting animals and a Christmas Tree
LocationLisburn

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14th December 2024

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19th December 2024

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20th December 2024

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21st December 2024

Join us for some festive fun in December. We'll be hosting Christmas Party sessions in our indoor…

Botanical Print
LocationLisburn

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Season

14th December 2024

Festival Botanical Prints Workshop.

Image is of a glass of gin with olives on top
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

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Season

14th December 2024

Experience an afternoon of fun with Jawbox Gin Tasting and Traditional Afternoon Tea.

Poster for Dance Competition
LocationLisburn

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Season

14th December 2024

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas We are pleased to be back with our amazing Christmas Dance…

Image is of children in the pool at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

15th December 2024

Brace yourselves for the most EPIC Christmas adventure ever!

Poster for Freedom Dance Company with a dancer who has buttlerfly wings
LocationLisburn

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Season

15th December 2024

Freedom Dance Company: 5 Year Anniversary Show Come along and celebrate Freedom Dance Company's 5…

Group dancing in Island Hall.
LocationLisburn

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Season

16th December 2024

Christmas Cracker Tea Dance, Lagan Valley Island.

Characters of Arthur Christmas
LocationThe Island, Lisburn

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Season

17th December 2024

Charity Christmas Screening of Arthur Christmas

Picture of two people dancing together.
LocationLisburn

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Season

17th December 2024

Christmas Tea Dance with Housty.

Pictured is Santa Claus with a Child ringing a bell.
LocationCastlereagh

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19th December 2024

Indiana Land Christmas Tots Disco

Persons gathered around the stage and Christmas tree
LocationLisburn

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Season

19th December 2024

Rock Around the Christmas Tree

Picture of Children in soft play area beside Santa Claus and elf
LocationCastlereagh

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Season

19th December 2024

Rudolph Rockin' Christmas Disco

Image is poster for Christmas Variety Show
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

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Season

21st December 2024

Unwrap the Magic, and make everlasting memories!

Next Month

Picture of Sleeping Beauty's bedroom.
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

8th January 2025-11th January 2025

Lambeg Players presents Sleeping Beauty

Image shows Santa with 3 children wearing coloured woolly hats laughing & sitting in Hillsborough Castle Gardens.
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

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23rd November 2024-5th January 2025

Christmas at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Find 12 Days of Christmas magic in Hillsborough…

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